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divh2El Paraeducator Assistant/h2pWalk-in application assistance available Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am-1:00pm at WCSD HR Welcome Center/ppQuestions? Email Talent Solutions at ...@washoeschools.net or call 775.###.####/ppPosition: El Paraeducator Assistant/ppJob Number: 200#######/ppSchedule: Full-time (35 hrs/wk, 182 days)/ppLocation: Sparks, NV; Moss Elementary School/ppSalary: Sch A: $15.36 (entry step) Sch B: $18.47 (entry step) Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position./ph3Summary/h3pUnder general supervision of site administration, assists teaching staff in providing English Learner (EL) students with individual and/or group instruction. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining records and instructional materials. Performs related duties as required./ph3Minimum/Preferred Requirements/h3pAny combination of education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:/pulliEducation and Experience:/liulliOption 1: Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college/university (preferably in child development, education, special education, or related field). AND one (1) year of relevant experience./liliOption 2: High school diploma. AND two (2) years of experience as a Paraeducator aide or in a similar instructional/guidance role./li/ul/ulh3Competencies For Successful Performance Of Job Duties/h3pKnowledge of:/pulliEducational principles and techniques./liliPhysical, emotional, and academic needs of students./liliDiscipline and behavior modification strategies./liliEnglish usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation./liliBasic mathematics./liliOffice procedures, file, and records management./liliCommon office equipment./li/ulpSkill in:/pulliInstructing EL students in academic and self-care areas./liliPreparing lesson plans and teaching aids./liliBuilding student confidence and cooperation./liliCommunicating tactfully with parents and staff./liliEvaluating situations and taking effective action./liliTyping, spelling, reading, writing, and speaking English proficiently./liliMaintaining accurate records and summaries./liliDeveloping instructional materials and performing math computations./liliOperating office and audio-visual equipment./liliFollowing oral and written instructions./liliEstablishing effective working relationships./li/ulh3Work Environment/Physical Demands/h3pThe work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pp- Lifting objects up to 25 lbs.: Rarely - Lifting objects over 25 lbs.: Rarely - Sitting for extended periods: Continuously - Standing for extended periods: Occasionally - Walking for extended periods: Rarely - Bending or stooping: Rarely - Reaching above shoulder height: Rarely - Pushing/pulling objects: Rarely - Climbing stairs or ladders: Rarely - Operating heavy machinery: Never - Exposure to outdoor weather conditions: Occasionally - Exposure to loud noises: Continuously - Working in confined spaces: Occasionally - Working at heights: Never - Working with hazardous materials: Never - Repetitive hand or arm movements: Never/ppDefinitions: 1. Never: The activity or condition does not occur. 2. Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time. 3. Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time. 4. Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time. 5. Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time./ppThis job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor./p/div